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Lee Ford Camp

Lee Ford Camp is one of the services that ANCHOR provides and this service/facility is open to all of our community and surrounding area. Lee Ford Camp was created by a donation of the land by Heck and Mattie Ford in memory of their son, Lee Ford, who died serving his country in WW II. Lee Ford Camp is a Read more...
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Franklin County Recreation Park

Franklin County Recreation Park is a 150-acre park, located south of Rocky Mount (just 2 miles from Rt. 220). The park offers a variety of outdoor activities for all ages including hiking trails rolling over beautiful wooded hills, nestled around an acre size fishing pond. It hosts various athletic tournaments and special events, including Southwest Virginia Antique Farm Days and Read more...
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Ringgold Rail Trail

The Richmond and Danville Rail Trail follows the old railroad of the same name, an important transportation corridor for the Confederacy during the Civil War. Today, 5.5 miles of this historical corridor, which eventually became part of the Norfolk Southern Railway system, is the scenic Richmond and Danville Rail Trail. Also called the Ringgold Trail, the trail opened in January Read more...
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Adventure Damascus Bicycle & Outdoor Co.

Looking for a fun time for the whole family? Come to Damascus, VA and explore the best outdoor experience in the region.  Take our bike shuttle to the top and coast 17 miles downhill on the world famous Virginia Creeper Trail back to Damascus.  Take a hike! on the world famous Appalachian Trail. Begin your day at Adventure Damascus Outdoor Company, Read more...
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Esembee Adventure Company, Saint Paul

Outdoor rentals located on the Clinch River. From side-by-side ATVs and kayaks to fishing poles, we have everything you need for an outdoor adventure. Day Pass ​At Esembee Adventure Company, you can utilize an array of recreational equipment on a first come first serve basis with a day pass. Bring the whole family and spend a fun filled day with all Read more...
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Bicycle Junction

Bicycle Junction is a Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Rental & Shuttle Service in Damascus, VA offering bike rentals with shuttle service to/from Whitetop & Abingdon.   Located on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus, VA Bicycle Junction is your perfect family adventure destination! With prime access to Southwest Virginia’s 34-mile Virginia Creeper Trail, you are just a few pedals away from Read more...
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Scruggs #8 Boat Access on Smith Mountain Lake

The Scruggs #8 Boat Access site sits on 9.9 acres of land. The facility offers public access to Smith Mountain Lake’s natural beauty and recreational activities. The facility features a single lane concrete boat ramp with a courtesy pier for loading and unloading, parking for 22 vehicles with trailers, handicapped-accessible fishing pier and bank fishing areas, dusk to dawn lighting, Read more...
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Flag Rock Recreation Area

Flag Rock Recreation Area sits at 3,250 feet in elevation and is located three miles from downtown Norton on the lower slopes of High Knob. The park is most often associated with the “Flag Rock,” which can be seen from downtown as a rock outcrop capped with an American flag. The thousand-acre park includes 25 developed acres that offer spectacular Read more...
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Spearhead Trails – Mountain View Trail System

Ride Virginia’s most exciting trail destination! The Mountain View “Off Highway Vehicle” (OHV) system is a multi-use trail system primarily designed for ATVs and Side by Sides. The trail system offers a satisfying mix of green and blue trails for riders wishing a more easy going experience beneath a cool canopy of trees and foliage. Mountain View also offers experienced riders Read more...
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Green Ridge Recreation Center

Green Ridge is a family friendly facility designed to provide “Healthy Fun For Everyone!” This 76,000-square-foot facility features a large wellness and fitness areas and the region’s most unique aquatic facilities, all within a 15 minute drive of much of the Roanoke Valley. You can visit Green Ridge for a low daily admission fee, or become a member of the Read more...
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FFF Kennels and Hunting Preserve

We are a full service hunting preserve (during appropriate hunting seasons). We offer deer, turkey, rabbit, raccoon, goose, duck and upland style bird hunts, both guided and unguided, on 3500 acres. A fully equipped lodge is available for your stay. Lodge is also available for corporate meetings, family reunions and parties. In the summer months we have fishing packages for Read more...
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Patrick Springs Park

Patrick Springs Park is a local park with a walking trail, baseball field, and picnic shelters. This park is a family-friendly park set up with a playground and other area attractions. Patrick Springs Park is located near, Elizabeth’s Pizza, Noonies Grill, and woodland Salon & Day Spa to name a few. If you need a break and somewhere to run Read more...
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River Traders

Located near Staunton River State Park, we offer tackle and bait for fishing. Pontoon, canoes, kayaks and fishing boats for rent. Read more...
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Tank Hollow Falls of Cleveland

Tank Hollow Falls is a 0.5 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Cleveland, Virginia that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. At Cleveland Baptist church, make a sharp turn downhill onto gravel road to reach falls.  Read more...
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Smith River Paw Park

Your furry friend will love the Smith River Paw Path and sharing the experience of nature and hiking with you in a safe, fully-fenced natural space. Plus, more off-leash time will help both of you feel great, bond, and improve your overall well-being.  A membership is required for use of the park. To get a membership, you will need to Read more...
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Cardinal Bicycle Grandin

Cardinal Bicycle is the #1 rated bicycle shop in Roanoke, Virginia, since 1988. In addition to offering the largest inventory of premium bikes in Southwest Virginia, we have a wide range of rental options available. A rental bike is the perfect way to explore a mountain bike trail, take a leisurely ride on the greenway or enjoy a fun family Read more...
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Upper James River Water Trail

The mighty James River begins its majestic journey in the Blue Ridge Mountains before winding its way across Virginia on its way to the Chesapeake Bay. The unspoiled beauty of the river is more accessible than ever through the Upper James River Water Trail in Botetourt and Rockbridge Counties. Paddlers, anglers, tubers and families can get back to nature and Read more...
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Wise Boat Launch at North Fork Pound Lake

Access to the 154-acre North Fork of Pound Lake for fishing and boating. Read more...
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Holston Hills Community Golf Course

Holston Hills Community Golf Course is an 18 hole championship course built in 1946. The layout features a variety of holes that offer scenic views that will test all of your golfing skills. The Holston River meanders throughout the course and comes into play on several holes. The bunkering is modest but strategic and our well manicured greens will test Read more...
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Forest Park Country Club

If you’ve ever wanted to play 18 holes of golf at Forest Park Country Club and couldn’t because you didn’t have a membership. You’ll be happy to know that Forest Park’s golf course is open to the public every day of the week. Enjoy the bermuda fairways, bent greens and our gently rolling terrain with some flat areas. All guests Read more...
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Motor Mile Dragway, The

Motor Mile Dragway, built in 2005, hosts a 1/8 mile ultra-modern drag racing facility with racing events for Super Pro, Foot Brake, DOT Street and Junior Dragsters from April to October. Each weekend, Motor Mile Dragway offers IHRA sanctioned Bracket Racing on Saturday. Test & Tune events are on Friday nights. New in 2010 are the “shut-up and drive challenge” Read more...
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Rocky Mount Bowling Center

For a fun filled day or evening bring the family and enjoy our bowling center. Read more...
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YMCA of Danville

The YMCA offers innovative ways to get more involved with the world around you. Along with a range of exciting activities designed to bring families together, the Y also gives you the opportunity to give back to your community through coaching, mentoring or any number of volunteer options. We encourage you to take full advantage of your membership and get Read more...
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Low Moor Shooting Range

Located between Clifton Forge and Covington. Exit I-64 at Low Moor (Exit 21), go past entrance of the Alleghany Regional Hospital, go through railroad overpass, turn right onto Route 616 (Rich Patch Road) and follow approximately 1.6 miles. Turn left onto FDR 616 at the sign to the shooting range just past the Virginia Power Company sub-station on the left. Read more...
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Philpott Lake – Patrick County

Nestled in the rugged foothills within sight of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia are the lake and surrounding public lands of Philpott Lake. The clear water and natural shoreline make Philpott Lake a unique place to visit. Over 6,000 acres of surrounding land, 3,000 acres of water, and a power plant make up Philpott Project located in portions of Read more...
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Interstate Bowl

Whether you are just looking for a good place to hang out with friends or you are ready to test your skills in league bowling, Interstate has what you are looking for. They offer leagues for all ages and abilities. If you listen, you can always hear balls rolling, pins falling, and the ever present sounds of cheers and laughter Read more...
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Crawfish Trail/Appalachian Trail

This trail starts in Crawfish Valley, crosses Bear Creek and climbs to the top of Brushy Mountain. It follows the ridge line of Brushy Mountain along the Tennessee Valley along the Tennessee Valley Divide for about 4 miles until it descends through Channel Rock Hollow.  Terrain varies from the creek bottom land to the dry ridges, stream crossing, some uphill Read more...
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Little Stony National Recreation Trail

Little Stony National Recreation Trail is located between Coeburn and Dungannon on a narrow guage railroad bed that was constructed in the early 1900s for logging. The 2.8 mile trail follows the stream through a 400 foot deep and 1,700 foot wide gorge. There are also two waterfalls 8 and 24 ft high. You can also see the large rock Read more...
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Tobacco Heritage Trail (Brodnax)

Brodnax to La Crosse ~ Round-trip 6.6 miles Parking: off Highway 58, Regional Airport Rd, Brodnax, VA 23920.Head West towards La Crosse for 3.3 miles. This is a paved surface. Your journey will take you by the regional airport and into the woods by an abandoned barn. These remains stand sentinel to tobacco farming in Southern Virginia. At this point Read more...
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Victor A. Lester Memorial Park

The “Great Outdoors” invite you to Victor Lester Park, a place where you can sit back and relax while enjoying the sounds of nature. This is the place where you can gather your thoughts and enjoy the fresh air. Feel free to sit in the gazebo and read a magagzine or your favorite book while the children have all the Read more...
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Smith Mountain Lake Farm Alpacas

The Best Farm Tours are found at Smith Mountain Lake Alpaca Farm!  An educational tour of 90 mins includes learning all about alpacas, feeding, hugging, and holding them!  These tours have been featured in several magazines, newspaper articles, and even on TV shows!  Come out and see why Alpacas of Smith Mountain Lake Farm is the Best Tour for your Read more...
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Riverway Trail

The Riverway is a walking and biking trail built with support from Pathways for Radford, The City of Radford and a local Engineering Firm. The trail begins near Dedmon Center at Radford University, parallels the New River into Bissett Park, runs under West Main St., through Wildwood Park, and currently ends at the intersection of Park St. and Sundell Drive. Read more...
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Huckleberry Trail

The Huckleberry Trail has deep roots and a long history in providing transportation between Blacksburg and Christiansburg. It began as the Virginia Anthracite Coal and Rail Company in 1902 to transport coal, and soon extended to Blacksburg.  On September 15, 1904, the first passenger train rolled into Blacksburg. It was soon nicknamed “Huckleberry Crossing” because when the train would stall, passengers Read more...
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North Bend Park

North Bend Park is located on the John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, was created with the construction of the John H. Kerr Dam in 1953. Its 800 miles of wooded shoreline stretch Read more...
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Trimble Knob

Trimble Knob is a Summit in Highland County. The plug of an ancient volcano, Trimble Knob is the youngest volcano in Virginia. Trimble Knob is visible from US 220. The nearest major town is Mill Gap, VA. Read more...
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Ben’s Branch Rock Climbing

This high quality sandstone cliff features Rifle-esque climbing with a roadside approach.  This is a roadside crag with access acquired by the Central Appalachia Climbers Coalition. Move your vehicle out of the roadway when visiting.  Read more...

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